Classical Arabic I

Teacher(s)

Moureau Sébastien;

Language

French

Prerequisites

First part of LARAB1101 or an equivalent training.

Main themes

An introduction to the ancient and literary Arabic, which is the language of the Koran and of all great works of classical Arabic literature.
This course focuses on reading and writing, and enables students to acquire a basic vocabulary, as well as some familiarity with a first part of the Arabic grammar.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	At the end of this course, the student will be capable to read, transliterate and translate short texts at a basic level of difficulty. To achieve this goal, he will master the alphabet, the reading and writing of Arabic. He will acquire a basic vocabulary and get familiar with the first mechanisms and structures of the language (morphology and syntax).

Content

Introduction to literary and ancient Arabic, the language of the Koran and all the great texts of classical Arabic literature.
This course covers reading and writing, and enables students to acquire a basic vocabulary, as well as mastering a first part of Arabic grammar.

Teaching methods

Each lesson is divided into two phases: a first hour devoted to theory (Arabic grammar), followed by practical translation exercises based on the vocabulary studied.

Each week, the student will be asked to study new vocabulary words. To ensure the regularity of this study, short compulsory tests will be organized at the beginning of each course, the scores of which will be taken into account for the exam.

Students will be offered two course materials: a lexicon of words and particles, and a grammar vade mecum.

Evaluation methods

The exam consists of two parts: a written part consisting of an Arabic version, and an oral part covering the material covered in the course.
Vocabulary tests count towards the final grade.

Faculty or entity

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